Cook (Solara House) FT

Ruby's Place•Oakland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving daily meals for participants residing at Solara House. This role ensures meals are nutritious, consistently prepared, and served in accordance with health and safety standards while supporting a welcoming and respectful dining environment. The Cook plays an important role in supporting the overall well-being of participants by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen operation. This position is responsible for meal preparation, food handling, kitchen cleanliness, and supporting inventory management while working collaboratively with the Kitchen Coordinator and program staff to ensure meal services align with program operations and participant needs. The ideal candidate has experience preparing meals in a residential or community setting and is able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, safety, and consistency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two years of experience in food preparation, preferably in residential, shelter, or community-based settings.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Food Handler or Food Safety certification required or willingness to obtain.
Experience preparing meals for large groups.
Experience working in shelters, residential programs, or community service environments.
In possession of a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, and be approved by RP insurance as a driver in order to drive agency vehicles.
Able to complete all required background checks. Additional requirements may be deemed necessary, including fingerprinting (Live Scan), completion of all Community Care Licensing (CCL) documents, and ability to meet CCL licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve daily meals for participants residing at Solara House in alignment with established meal schedules.
Ensure meals are balanced, nutritious, and accommodate basic dietary needs and restrictions when possible.
Maintain consistency in meal quality, food preparation, and portioning.
Support a welcoming and respectful meal service environment.
Support daily kitchen operations under the direction of the Kitchen Coordinator.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures in accordance with health regulations.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food items.
Monitor kitchen equipment and communicate maintenance or repair needs to the Kitchen Coordinator.
Assist with monitoring food inventory and organizing kitchen supplies.
Support receiving and organizing food deliveries.
Assist with efforts to minimize food waste and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Maintain required food safety certifications and follow established kitchen procedures.
Support readiness for inspections and compliance reviews.
Work closely with the Kitchen Coordinator and program staff to ensure meal services support overall program operations.
Communicate any challenges related to meal preparation, supplies, or kitchen operations.
Support a respectful and participant-centered environment during meal service.
Complete functional timesheets by assigned due dates in compliance with time allocations.
Actively participate in reflective supervision sessions.
Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures related to job duties.
Other duties as assigned.